1. Telephone: 01277 374912 Opening Hours 9.00am-5.00pm Larchwood Gardens Children’s Centre Bishops Hall Community Centre Bus routes – 73, 73A and 261 Doddinghurst Road Community Centre Larchwood Gardens Children’s Centre Larchwood Gardens Pilgrims Hatch Brentwood Essex CM15 9NG

2. Saturday/Sunday Superdads FREE (For Dad’s, Male carers and Grandads) 10.00-11.30 Saturday in May SuperDads Stay and Play activity for Dads/ Male Carers/ Granddads at Larchwood Gardens Children’s Centre. Suitable for 0-8 year olds. Phone Larchwood to book. 10.00-11.30 Saturday in June SuperDads Stay and Play activity for Dads/ Male Carers/ Granddads at Larchwood Gardens Children’s Centre. Suitable for 0-8 year olds. Phone Larchwood to book. Events Wednesday 6th June 11am-1pm BIG TODDLE (SuperHero’s- dressing up optional) Grab your cape and take flight for the Big Toddle! Dress up as your favourite superhero and take part in Barnardo’s short sponsored walk for under 8’s. Bring a picnic lunch and enjoy craft activities at the Children’s Centre too. Money raised during the day goes towards Barnardo’s projects for disadvantaged children. Suitable for 0-8 year olds @ Larchwood Gardens Children’s Centre £1.50 for over 1’s Under 1’s free Friday 1 st June 1.30-3.00 REACH (Monthly) Come along and celebrate the Queen’s Jubilee. Join us for a fun afternoon of traditional games and afternoon tea @ Cherry Trees Children’s Centre Suitable for ages 2-5yrs £1.50 per child Booking Essential Please note due to increased demand for groups, payment will be required at time of booking. Thank you for your co-operation 10.00-11.30 Topsy-Turvy Thursday Structured stay & play with messy activities & snack Suitable for 0-5 year olds £1.50 per child over 1 Includes separate baby room with soft play for under 1’s. Under 1’s free 9.30-11.30 Drop in for Childminders and Nannies (Term time only) 50p contribution Starting 13 th June 2012 1.30-3.00 Jumpstart Stay & Play for families with children with additional needs. Referral via Specialist Health Visitor. 1 st Wednesday of month 6 th June 10.00-11.00 BabySign Learn to communicate with your baby. 4 week course £10 per course 2.00-3.00 Baby Massage 4 week course Phone 01277 220510 (option 2) to book 2.00-4.00 Child Health Clinic Baby weighing, support & advice with a health visitor 9.30-11.00 Busimums Network Relaxed child friendly networking for mums in business, just turn up. 28 th May 25 th June FridayThursdayWednesdayTuesdayMonday Dads, Mums, Carers & Grandparents…….all welcome!!! Larchwood Gardens Children’s Centre Programme From 1 st May - 1 st July 2012 Please phone 01277 374912 to book all activities in advance Parents’ Voice Gives parents in the community the opportunity to discuss, advise and influence the services that the Children’s Centres provide. Meetings are held at Brentwood Children’s Centres. The information in this document can be translated or made available in alternative formats on request. SOME SESSIONS MAY BE SUBJECT TO CHANGE Speech & Language Drop In 1 st Monday of month at Cherry Trees Children’s Centre. 1pm-2.30pm. Discuss any concerns about your children’s speech. No appointment necessary. 2 nd July FREE VOUCHERS AVAILABLE IF REQUIRED Baby Massage 4 week course at various venues on various days and times. Phone 01277 220510 (option 2) to book your place. Breast Friends Café Every Wednesday, 12.30-2pm at The Ark Children’s Centre, Sawyers Hall College, Sawyers Hall Lane Breastfeeding support for ante-natal and breastfeeding mums Volunteering Opportunities If interested contact your local children’s centre